Zinc-Aluminum Alloy Coated Wire 0.4% C 1.25 mm from Mexico
Round steel wire with 0.4% carbon, coated with zinc-aluminum alloy for superior corrosion protection, 1.25 mm diameter. HTS 7217.30.45.50 due to base metal plating on nonalloy round wire, medium carbon, correct size. Used for chain links and fencing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Classify alloy coating as 'other base metals'; test for aluminum content if disputed
• Common error: declaring as plastic coated (Chapter 73)